Though ABC didn’t have much luck with their Eastwick drama, the network is trying another kind of supernatural series, The Gates, for the summer months. Will this one make it to season two?
The Gates revolves around a big city cop who moves his family to a quiet gated community where many of the residents aren’t exactly what they appear to be. The ensemble cast includes Rhona Mitra, Colton Haynes, Frank Grillo, Janina Gavankar, Chandra West, Luke Mably, James Preston, Marisol Nichols, Skyler Samuels, Travis Caldwell, Victoria Platt, and Justin Miles.
The series debuted on Sunday, June 20th, to an unimpressive 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and just 4.78 million viewers. Considering all of the network’s promotion, this was a disappointing start. The premiere ranked first in the demo and second in total viewers for the timeslot.
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In week two, viewership for The Gates dropped by about 30%. The demo fell to a 1.1 rating and total viewership came down to only 3.24 million. That put the show in second place in the demo and in third place for viewers.
Though ABC has lower expectations for this summer show, the ratings do not bode well for the show’s future on the network. Unless more people start watching, it’s hard to imagine that we’ll be seeing season two.
For now, let’s hope they show all 13 episodes of season one. The Gates is expected to run until September 19th but, with ratings like these, it’s not hard to imagine the network replacing them with something else.
What do you think? Is The Gates worth watching or would you just cancel it already? (Want to know how Scoundrels is doing? Go here.)
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Teens are into the vampire and wolf thing!!! Make it earlier. between 6 and 9!!!!!
KEEP IT!!! One of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time! I will be devastated if the show gets canceled!
I really hate how you guys just decide to cancel a show with no regard what so ever for the viewers. I loved the show and I really wanted to kow what happens next. I guess ABC doesn’t care much……
They need to bring it back. Its the only abc show I watch. I’m hooked and will be upset if they cancel.
I am so in love with the series, The Gates!!!! I totally agree with Dawn!!!! If they don’t bring back The Gates for a second season, I will, NEVER, watch ABC again!!! I am already trying to find Season One on DVD, because, for some reason, our ABC didn’t air all the episodes!! I would buy the CD in an instant!!!! One other thing, I am soooo bummed about Vanessa and Frank dying!!!!! I was really beginning to like Frank, alot!!! I sure hope they catch Devon and make her pay for what she did!!!
why is everything based on ratings? There’s plenty of people who watch & love the gates & just because it didn’t break record views you want to cancel it? What a shame. I hope you don’t cancel it. I love this show. It’s alot better than most of the crazy stuff on tv these days
Absolutely loved this show. The plot is great and the finale was awesome. Definately think it should come back for season 2 and if it doesn’t I’m going to be pissed abc took another show off!
I will publish a website on FACEBOOK to people boycott ABC if is not a 2 season of “The Gates ” So you better think about ABC
Please bring back “the Gates ” season 2 I love this show, why you ABC keep cancelling good shows? if you don’t bring back this show I’m going to boycott ABC and all my friends to , I will put this in FACEBOOOK TO MORE POEPLE boycott ABC if you don’t bring back ” The Gates”
Thank you
The Gates is great! Don’t cancel the show! Please keep it going!
i really like this show! LOVED the season finale and i really hope it doesn’t get cancelled!!
do not cancel the gates!….i love this show!!!!
The Gates is a great show with a bad time slot, keep it but move it!!!! Don’t cancel it!!
The gates is a fantastic show. Keep It Going
We total CBS junkies. Although we totally got into The Gates. Totally love this show…
If ABC does not bring this back next summer we will never watch ABC again